EPL: Dan Burn Sent Off as Brentford Shock Newcastle

Brentford stun Newcastle 3-1

Brentford secured a 3-1 win over Newcastle, coming from behind to claim their fourth home league victory of the season.

Michael Kayode's throw-ins proved troublesome for Newcastle, with the Bees creating pressure before the break...

Brentford came from behind to beat Newcastle United 3-1, securing their fourth win from six home league games this season. Newcastle's winless away streak continued, with this loss marking their ninth consecutive match without a win on the road.

The game started slowly, with neither team creating many chances in the opening exchanges. Kevin Schade's diving header, which went wide, was one of the closest attempts to an early goal. Newcastle's Harvey Barnes scored the opener, pouncing on a loose ball in the area and beating Caoimhin Kelleher. However, Brentford equalized through Schade's header from Michael Kayode's long throw, and Igor Thiago scored the winner from a penalty after Dan Burn was sent off for a second yellow card.

It was the Bees who manufactured the first positive opening of the half when Mikel Damsgaard’s teasing delivery was turned goalwards by Aaron Hickey, forcing Nick Pope to make a smart stop before Newcastle eventually managed to scramble clear.

That proved to be a crucial moment in the scheme of the game as Newcastle hit the front not long after. Harvey Barnes was the man who got it, pouncing on a loose ball inside the area and leaving two Brentford defenders in his wake before rifling beneath the legs of Caoimhin Kelleher

Michael Kayode's throw-ins proved troublesome for Newcastle, with the Bees creating pressure before the break. Nick Pope made crucial saves to deny Brentford, but Kayode's long throw eventually paid off. Sven Botman headed the ball out of Pope's gloves, and Kevin Schade scored the equalizer, heading into an unguarded net from inside the six-yard box.

Newcastle were on the ropes by that point and were handed a huge stroke of luck just minutes later when Dan Burn seemingly tripped Dango Ouattara inside the area, but despite Burn looking dejected knowing he’d tripped the Brentford man, Stuart Attwell booked Ouattara for simulation and VAR incredibly agreed with him.

🔄 @BrentfordFC recover from going behind with three second half goals

Igor Thiago is in SERIOUS form, he's up to eight for the season! pic.twitter.com/NNEbZVZ2GQ

— Premier League (@premierleague) November 9, 2025

The pair were soon duelling in the area once more, and this time Burn was penalised for his challenge on Outtara inside the area, and his misery was compounded by being handed a second yellow card.

Igor Thiago converted the penalty, putting Brentford ahead with 10 minutes to play. This proved to be a decisive blow, as Newcastle struggled with 10 men. The Bees sealed the win in stoppage time, with Thiago scoring their third goal, capping off a great comeback win.